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U.S. imports of work holders for machine tools (HS 846620) totaled $36.1M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Work Holders for Machine Tools paid $4.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $31.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Work Holders for Machine Tools imports of $36.1M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWork holders — devices that clamp, locate, or fixture a workpiece during machining — span a wide range from gear-cutting jigs and fixtures (8466201010, 8466208020, 8466208040) to general metalworking and NESOI work holders (8466201090, 8466208035, 8466208065). Germany and Japan dominate US supply, reflecting the precision-engineering demands of aerospace, automotive, and die-and-mold sectors that rely on these components. The heading's six US tariff lines distinguish gear-cutting applications from general metalworking and further separate jigs and fixtures from other work-holding devices, making accurate sub-classification essential for correct duty treatment. South Korea and Canada round out the top supplier group, offering additional sourcing options for standard production fixtures.
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In trade practice, a jig both holds the workpiece and guides the cutting tool, while a fixture holds and locates the workpiece without guiding the tool. A general work holder may do neither with precision. The US tariff lines under 8466.20 separate jigs and fixtures from other work holders, so the functional design of the device — not just its commercial name — determines the correct line.
Standard commercial entry documents apply: commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. For high-value precision fixtures, importers should retain technical drawings or manufacturer specifications to support the declared classification and value. No special import permit or agency review is required for this purely industrial product category.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $13.4M | $1.7M | -$11.8M |
| CANADA | $3.4M | $4.4M | +$1.1M |
| JAPAN | $5.9M | $832K | -$5.1M |
| COSTA RICA | $5K | $3.9M | +$3.9M |
| MEXICO | $23K | $3.6M | +$3.6M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8466208065 | WORK HOLDERS FOR MACHINE TOOLS, NESOI | $14.9M | 12.42% | $1.8M |
| 8466208035 | WORK HOLDERS FOR MTLWRKING MACH, EXC JIGS/FIXTURES | $7.9M | 13.43% | $1.1M |
| 8466208040 | JIGS & FIXTURES HOLDERS,FOR MACHINE TOOLS,NESOI | $6.0M | 14.90% | $418K |
| 8466208020 | JIGS & FIXTURES, FOR METALWORKING MACHINE TOOLS | $5.8M | 13.77% | $757K |
| 8466201090 | WORK HOLDERS FOR CUTTING GEARS EXC JIGS & FIXTURES | $874K | 16.83% | $147K |
| 8466201010 | JIGS & FIXTURES, WORK HOLDERS, GEAR CUTTING USE | $685K | 15.47% | $80K |
WORK HOLDERS FOR MACHINE TOOLS, NESOI
WORK HOLDERS FOR MTLWRKING MACH, EXC JIGS/FIXTURES
JIGS & FIXTURES HOLDERS,FOR MACHINE TOOLS,NESOI
JIGS & FIXTURES, FOR METALWORKING MACHINE TOOLS
WORK HOLDERS FOR CUTTING GEARS EXC JIGS & FIXTURES
JIGS & FIXTURES, WORK HOLDERS, GEAR CUTTING USE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8466208065 | WORK HOLDERS FOR MACHINE TOOLS, NESOI | $10.3M |
| 8466201010 | JIGS & FIXTURES, WORK HOLDERS, GEAR CUTTING USE | $4.2M |
| 8466208040 | JIGS & FIXTURES HOLDERS,FOR MACHINE TOOLS,NESOI | $3.9M |
| 8466208035 | WORK HOLDERS FOR MTLWRKING MACH, EXC JIGS/FIXTURES | $2.6M |
| 8466208020 | JIGS & FIXTURES, FOR METALWORKING MACHINE TOOLS | $2.0M |
| 8466201090 | WORK HOLDERS FOR CUTTING GEARS EXC JIGS & FIXTURES | $1.2M |
WORK HOLDERS FOR MACHINE TOOLS, NESOI
23.5K no
JIGS & FIXTURES, WORK HOLDERS, GEAR CUTTING USE
3.4K no
JIGS & FIXTURES HOLDERS,FOR MACHINE TOOLS,NESOI
4.0K no
WORK HOLDERS FOR MTLWRKING MACH, EXC JIGS/FIXTURES
7.1K no
JIGS & FIXTURES, FOR METALWORKING MACHINE TOOLS
45.6K no
WORK HOLDERS FOR CUTTING GEARS EXC JIGS & FIXTURES
617 no
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $7.4M | $1.5M | -$5.9M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $751K | $5.5M | +$4.7M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $6.0M | -- | -$6.0M |